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CONVENED  AT  SANDY  CREEK  CPIURCH,  DAVIDSON  COUNTY, 

ON  THURSDAY,  MAY  3,  1860. 


i^        MINUTES  OF  THE  SYNODICAL  MISSIONARY  AND  EDUCATION 
*^  SOCIETY  APPENDED. 


SALISBURY,  K  C: 

J.    J.    BRUNER,    PRINTER. 
ISGO. 


I 


MINUTES, 


According  to  a  resolution,  passed  at  its  last  meeting,  the 
members  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  Xorth  Car- 
•olina,  assembled  in  Sandy  Creek  Church,  Davidson  County, 
vn  Thursday  the  third  of  May,  1860.  The  Synodical  Sermon 
^vas  preached  by  the  President,,  Rev^  William  Artz,  from 
Matt.  25:  14—32. 

After  a  short  recess.  Synod  was  opened  with  singing  and 
pra3^er  by  the  Preside^t^  the  roll  was  called,  and  the  Clerical 
members  with  their  Delegates,  registered  according  to  the  fol- 
lowing list: 

OEDAINED  MmiSTERS. 

Rev.  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, Gibsojiville,  Guilford   County,  JV.  C. 

"  WILLIAM  ARTZ, .  .  s •.  .  Concord,  Cabarrus  County  '' 

"  SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, RocJcmlle,  Baiuan         "  " 

■"  JOHN  H.  :MENGERT;*  .....  Wilmington, 

••  JACOB  GRIM, Jerusalem,  Davie  "  " 

*'  J.  B.  ANTHONY,! Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus 

'■■  JOSEPH  A.  LINN, Gold  Bill,  Rowan,  '• 

"  D.  II.  BITTLE, . Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus, 

"  WILLIAM  GERH  ARDT, ....  Concord, 

"  SIMEON  SCHERER,  Bunker  Bill,  Catawba  County,    « 

"  LEVI  C.  GROSECLOSE,  . . . .  Salisbury,  " 

"  J  OU^  S\V  ICV:G'OOD,  ..  ....Shady  Grove,  Davidson  « 

'•  G.  D.  BERN HEIM,  .  .  .  •. Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus, 

'■■  JOHN  S.  HEILIG,  . Mill  Bill,  Cabarrus  ^ 

"  DANIEL  L  DREHER, Concord,  Cabarrus,  " 

''  B.  C.  HALL, Shaw's  Mill,  Guilford,  « 

"  CALEB  LENTZ, Oakland,  Colorado  County  Texas. 

"  WILLIAM  A.  JULIAN,  . . .  .Lexington,  Davidson  County,  N.  C. 

*  Appeared  and  took  his  seat  after  the  first  day.     t  Admitted  this  Synod. 


MINUTES  OF  THE 

LICENTIATES. 

Kev.  a.  grimes, Hay  Meadoiv,  Wilhes  County,  N.  0. 

"     L.  A.  BIKLE, Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus,  " 

"     A.  PHILLIPPI, Charlotte,  " 

"     J.  R  SIKES,* Salisbury, 

WHITSON  KIMBALL,* Midway,  Davidson  County,         " 

LAY  DELEGATES. 

Mr.  JOHN  WAGNER, Rev.  John  D.  SchecVs  Delegate. 

DAVID  EARNHEART, "    Samuel  RoihrocJc's 

W.  L.  KISTLER, '■   Jacob  Crim's 

JACOB  FILE, ''   J  A.  Linn's 

JACOB  LUTZ, "    S.  Scherers 

JACOB  E.  MOOSE, '•    L.  C  Grosedose's  ' 

THOMAS  J.  DOTSON, '•   J  S.  Heiligs 

JAMES  WILLIFORD, 'D.  I.  Dreliers 

HENRY  KIME, "    B.  C  HaUs 

A.  SWICEGOOD, "     William  A.  Julians 

MARTIN  ISENHOUR, -A.  PhUlippis 

JOHN  A.  TROUTMAN,  "    J.  B.  Anthony's 

HANKE  VOLLERS, ''   J  II.  Mengert's 

Dr.  E.  SMITH, ''•    W.  KimbaUs 

The  President  read  his  Annual  Keport,  which  was  received 
and  laid  on  the  table  for  future  consideration. 

Synod  now  went  into  an  election  for  oflBcers  for  the  ensuing 
year,  and  the  following  is  the  result : 

Eev.  SIMEON  SCHEEER,  President 
"     DANIEL  I.  DEEHER,  Recording  Seeretmn/. 
"     JACOB  GRIM,  Corresponding  " 

MATHIAS  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 
Commissioners  were  received  from  Vacant  Congregations, 
and  invited  to  seats  as  advisory  members  of  Synod,  viz: 
Mr.  Daniel  Fislier,  from  St.  Paul's  Rowan  County. 
Mr.  Daniel  Iloffnian,  from  Bethel,  Rowan  County. 
Capt.  John  Sloop,  from  Luther's  Chapel,  Eowan  County. 
Rev.  T.  S.  BoiNEST,  the  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the 
Synod  of  South  Carolina,  being  present,  was  introduced  and 
invited  to  a  seat,  and  a  participation  in  the  deliberations  of 
this  body. 

Eev.  J.  A.  Brown,  D.  D.,  was  also  introduced,  and  receiv- 

♦Admitted  this  Synod. 


LUTHKKAN  BYNOD.  O 

ed  as  a  Corresponding  Delegate  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of 
tlie  Theological  Seminary,  at  Newberry,  South  Carolina,  and 
was  invited  to  a  seat  as  an  advisory  member  of  this  Synod. 

Dr.  Brown  observed  that  he  desired  to  make  some  remarks 
at  such  time  as  Synod  might  designate. 

A  letter  from  the  Rev.  W.  S.  McClannahan,  Correspond- 
ing Delegate  from  the  Western  Virginia  Synod,  was  read, 
and  the  following  adopted  : 

1.  Resolved,  That  we  have  heard  with  pleasure  of  the  kindly  feelings  enter- 
tained by  the  »Synod  of  Western  Virginia,  toward  this  Synod,  and  regret  that 
its  Delegate,  Eev.  W.  S.  McClannahaxV,  finds  its  impracticable  to  be  present 
with  us. 

Rev.  Whitson  Kimball,  an  adinterim liicentisite,  was  invi- 
ted to  a  seat  as  an  advisory  member  of  Synod. 

Parochial  Reports  were  called  for,  and  are  as  follows: 


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LUTHERAN    SYNOD.  » 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  Synod  be  required  to  report  the  number 
of  communicants  of  vacant  charges  in  the  Table  of  Parochial  Reports,  and  if 
no  other  correct  source  of  information  can  be  obtained,  he  be  mstructed  to 
insert  the  parochial  report  of  the  previous  year. 

REPOET  KO.  1. 

The  Chairman  of  the  Delegates  of  the  North  Carolina  Sy- 
nod to  the  General  Synod,  convened  in  Pittsburgh,  June, 

1859,  reports : 

That  your  delegates  attended  the  last  meeting  of  this  body,  and  were  cor- 
diaUy  received,  duly  accredited  and  participated,  to  some  extent,  in  the  de- 
Uberations  of  said  body.  We  deem  an  extended  report  uncalled  for,  as  most, 
if  not  all,  the  ministers  of  this  Synod  have  doubtless  received  a  copy  of  the 
printed  minutes  of  that  body;  and,  as  a  committee  will  be  appointed  to  ex- 
amine said  minutes,  a  more  extended  report  is  deemed  unnecessary. 

Our  travelling  expenses  to  and  from  Pittsburgh,  amounted  to  $45.95  each, 
and  we  received  from  the  committee  on  mileage  $49.80;  due  General  Synod 
$3.85  cents.     This  report  embodies  the  expenses  of  Rev.  Joseph  A.  Linn.  L. 

C.  Groseclose  and  Benjamin  F.  >'raley,  who  stopped  at  Salisbury. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE. 

REPORT  NO.  2. 
Your  delegate  to  the  South  Carolina  Synod,  which  conven- 
ed October  27th,  1859,  in  Beth  Eden  Church,  Newberry  Dis- 
trict— 

Takes  pleasure  in  reporting,  that  though  a  stranger  to  most  of  the  brethren, 
composing  that  body  he  was  cordially  received  as  Corresponding  Delegate 
from  the  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  and  invited  to  a  participation  in  their  de- 
liberations. A  spirit  of  general  harmony  seemed  to  pervade  the  Synod.— 
Much  business,  chiefly  of  a  local  nature,  was  transacted,  as  may  be  seen  by 
referring  to  their  printed  minutes. 

Newberry  College  seems  to  be  in  quite  a  flourishing  condition.  Tlie  inau- 
guration of  Rev.  T.  Stork,  D.  D.,  as  President,  of  the  College,  and  Mr.  Gar- 
lington.  Professor  of  Mathematics,  and  also,  the  inauguration  of  J.  A.  Brown, 

D.  D.,' Professor    of  Theology,  in    the  Seminary,    took  place  during   the 
nieeting  of  Synod. 

This  Synod  has  a  great  work  to  do.  and  its  members  seem  to  be  actively 
engaged  m  its  performance.  The  cause  of  Home  Missions  is  receiving  prompt 
and  active  attention ;  and  the  cause  of  general  benevolence  appears  to  be 
e^teadily  increasing.  Rev.  T.  S.  Boinest  was  appointed  Delegate  to  this  Syn- 
od, and  Dr.  Brown,  as  Delegate  from  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Theologi- 
cal Seminary  to  attend  this  meeting  of  our  Synod.  Both  of  whom  we  arQ 
pleased  to  see  in  our  midst.     My  expenses  amounted  to  $L0.90. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE. 


8  MINUTES    OF   THE 

The  Treasurer  was  ordered  to  pay  the  above  expenses. 

Motion  to  adjourn,  till  to-inorrow  morning  8-J-  o'clock,  \va« 
carried.     Closed  with  a  benediction. 

Eev.  Whitson  Kimball  preached  at  night  from  Romans  8  : 
28 — "We  know  that  all  things  work  together  for  good,  to  them 
that  love  God." 


SECO^^D  SESSION. 

Friday  Morning  81-,  May  4. 
Synod  met,  and  after  spending  the  usual  time  in  devotion- 
al exercises,  was  opened  with  prayer  by  the  President.     Min- 
utes of  3'esterday  were  read  and  confirmed. 

The  President  announced  the  Standing  Committees  which 
are  as  follows : 

1.  On  President's  Bej^ort. — Eev's  D.  11.  Bittle,  Levi  C. 
Groseclose,  and  Mr.  J.  A.  Troutman. 

2.  On  Petitions  and  Vacancies. — Rev's  G.  D.  Bernheini,  J. 

B.  Anthony,  and  Jacob  File,  Esq. 

3.  On  Unfinished  Business. — Rev's  William  Artz,  William 
A.  Julian,  and  Mr.  J.  Lutz. 

4.  On  the  State  of  our  Finance. — Rev's  John  S.  Heilig,  B. 

C.  Hall,  and  Mr.  H.  Kime. 

5.  On  the  State  of  Beligion. — Rev's  John  D.  Scheck,  Ja- 
cob Crim,  and  Mr.  John  Wagner. 

6.  On  Proceedings  of  Conferenticd  Meetings. — Rev's  Sam- 
uel Rothrock,  J.  Swicegood,  and  Alexander  Swicegood. 

On  Education. — Rev's  Joseph  A.  Linn,  A.  Phillippi,  and 
Mr.  J.  E.  Moose. 

The  delegate  of  Rev.  Jacob  Ckim,  appeared,  presented  his 
credentials,  and  was  admitted  a  member  of  this  Synod. 

The  delegate  of  Rev.  J.  11.  Mengert,  presented  his  creden- 
tials, and  was  received  as  a  member  of  this  Synod. 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  presented  a  certificate  of  lionorable 
dismission  fro^ii  the  Melantlian  Synod,  asking  admission  into 
our  body.  1  j  requo  ;t  was  granted,  and  the  name  of  the  ap- 
plicant was  placed  upon  our  Clerical  Roll. 


LUTHERAN    SYNOD.  ^ 

REPORT  NO.  3. 

Your  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  President's  Re- 
port, with  accompanying  documents,  beg  leave  to  present  the 
tbllowing: 

We  find  but  two  recommendations  in  the  Report  of  the  President. 

First.  The  excusing  of  brother  Lentz;  and  secondli/,  the  readhig  of  father 
Grimes'  letter,  with  immediate  action  by  Synod. 

1.  Resolved,  That  both  these  recommendations  be  compUed  with. 

In  the  accompanying  papers,  we  find  a  letter  from  Professor  L.  A.  Bikle, 
asking  to  be  excused  for  absence  from  Synod,  on  the  plea  of  official  engage- 
ments. 

2.  Resolved,  That  Professor  Bikle  be  excused. 

3.  Resolved,  That  every  minister  feel  it  his  duly  to  make  none  but  such  ar- 
rangements with  any  chai-ge  as  will  flivor  permanency  in  his  pastoral  relation, 
HI  o'rder  to  discourage,  as  much  as  possible,  the  tendency  to  itinerancy  in  our 
Synod. 

We  are  much  pleased  with  the  Report  of  the  President,  and  recommend 

tiiat  it  be  inserted  in  the  minutes. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  H.  BITTLE, 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 

JOHN  A.  TROUTMAN. 

The  above  report  was  presented  and  considered  by  items, 
and  adopted  as  inserted. 

Synod  now  took  a  recess  till  after  divine  service. 

Rev.  A.  Gkimes  preached  the  eleven  o'clock  sermon,  from 
Heb,  11:  8.  ^^By  faith  Noah,  being  warned  ot  God  of  things 
not  seen  as  yet,  moved  with  fear,  prepared  an  ark  to  the  sav- 
ing of  his  house;  by  which  he  condemned  the  world,  and  be- 
came heir  of  the  righteousness,  which  is  by  faith." 

Afternoon^  May  4. 

Business  was  again  resumed.  ^ 

Tiie  letter  of  Rev.  X.  Grimes  to  the  President,  was  read  in 
tlie  presence  of  Synod. 

.3.  Resolved,  That  a  collection  be  lifted  to-morrow  after  divine  service,  for 
the  benefit  of  Rev.  A.  Grimes  and  Rev.  Mr.  Sloop. 

Prof.  BiTTM-:  and  Rev.  G.  D.  Bekxheim,  were  appointed  a 
committee  to  lift  said  collection. 

4.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  draft  a  constitu- 
tion and  by-laws  to  organize  a  society  for  the  relief  of  superanuated  a  id  dis- 
abled ministers  and  their  families. 


10  MINUTES    OF   THE 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  Samuel  Kothrock  and  Jos.  A.  Linn, 
were  appointed  to  cany  out  the  above  resolution. 

EEPORT  XO.  4. 

Committee  on  Petitions  and  Yacancies. 
Your  committee  has  had  but  two  documents  placed  in  their  hands;  tb© 
first  from  St.  Mark's  Church,  in  Charlotte,  praying  to  have  their  Pastor  con- 
tmued  to  them.     This  request  we  refer  to  the  Ministerinm,  and  their  request 
for  aid  in  the  support  of  their  Pastor,  we  refer  to  the  Missionary  Society. 

The  other  is  a  request  from  St.  Paul's  Church,  Wilmington,  desiring  this 
body  to  hold  its  next  Annual  Meeting  in  that  place.  They  also  desire  this 
Synod  to  pass  a  resolution  recommending  the  claims  of  their  Church  to  the 
benevolent  consideration  of  the  Lutheran  Church  in  our  bounds,  both  of 
which  we  refer  to  the  action  of  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

G.  D.  BERNHEIM, 
J.  B.  ANTHONY, 
JACOB  LUTZ. 

The  Eeport  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod  was  read  and  refer- 
red to  the  Financial  Committee. 

5.  Resolved,  That  the  Delegates  from  South  Carolina  be  invited  to  mak« 
such  remarks  as  they  may  desire. 

Hev.  T.  S.  Boixest  rose  and  made  some  interesting  remarks 
respecting  the  welfare  of  our  Church  in  Xorth  and  South  Car- 
olina, and  the  propriet}^  of  having  but  one  College  and  one 
Seminary  between  the  two  Synods. 

Rev.  J.  A.  Brown,  D.  D.,  then  rose  and  made  some  very  ap- 
propriate remarks  on  the  same  subject,  especially  that  part  refer- 
ring to  the  Theological  Seminary,  urging  that  it  was  desirable 
to  have  one  well  conducted  Seminary  to  meet  the  wants  of 
^N^ewberry,  Is'orth  Carolina  and  Roanoke  Colleges,  and  asking 
our  co-o})eration  in  behalf  of  their  Seminary. 

JResoIued,  That  the  President  of  Synod  appoint  a  committee  to.  draw  up  a 
report  on  the  subject  referred  to  in  the  remarks  of  the  Delegates^  from  South 
Carolina,  and  that  the  committee  repoit  in  the  morning,  and  that  the  report 
be  made  the  special  order  of  business  o.n  to-morrow. 

7.  Resolved,  That  the  Pastorates  known  as  St.  Paul's  and  Bethel,  and  that 
of  Salem  and  Luther  Chapel,  be  dissolved. 

8.  Resolved,  That  Luther  Chapel  and  St.  Paul's  Rowan  County,  constitute 
a  Pastorate,  and  that  Bethel  and  Salem  Churches  constitute  another  Pastorate. 

y.  Resolved,  That  a  conmiittee  be  appointed  to  make  provision  to  have  the 
vacant  Churches  in  the  bounds  of  our  Synod  supplied  with  occasional  preacl^r 
ing,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Lord's  Supper^ 


LFTHKRAN    SYXOD. 


11 


Eev's  L.  C.  Groseclosk,  J.  S.  IIktlk;  and  J.  B.  Anthony, 
committee. 

EEPOKT  XO.  G. 

Your  Correspond i no-  Secrt'tary  in  presenting  his  Report,  would  state,  that 
copies  of  the  minutes  of  but  few  of  our  Synods  reached  him  daring  the  past 
year.  Therefore,  in  conii)ih"ng  his  report,  he  has  had  mainly  to  rely  upon  oth- 
sources  of  information.  From  the  various  accounts  published  through  our 
religious  papers  and  other  channels  of  communication,  our  Church,  as  a  whole, 
appears  to  be  in  a  prosperous  condition,  and  also,  progressive.  In  many  pla- 
ces extensi\-e  revivals  of  religion  have  been  enjoyed,  which,  by  divine  bless- 
ing, liave  resulted  in  the  increase  and  furtherance  of  the  kingdom  of  the  Grea^ 
Jloileemer.  Our  Church  is  evidently  advancing  in  piety,  intelligence  and  lib- 
erality. She  is  actively  engaged  in  the  work  of  Church  Extension,  and  libe- 
ral in  the  support  of  Domestic  and  Foreign  Missions. 

Literary  Institutions,  for  the  education  of  her  sons  and  daughters,  have- 
been,  and  are  still  being  established  and  duly  fostered ;  and  Theological  Semi^ 
naries  for  the  training  of  pious  young  men  for  the  ministry,  have  beeo  reared 
in  various  localities,  and  piously  remembered  in  her  prayers. 

We  now  number  in  this  country  thirty-six  Synods;  1193.  Ministers;.  2270 
Congregations,  and  232,780  Communicants.  She  also  numbers  ten  Theologi- 
cal Seminaries  for  the  theologicol  training  of  candidates  for  the  Ministry  ;  11 
Colleges,  and  an  equal  or  greater  number  of  Academies^  for  the  education  of 
her  sons,  and  eleven  Female  Seminaries,  for  the  education  of  ber  daughters. 

There  are  also  published  in  the  country,  as  channels  of  communicating  reli- 
gious intelligence,  nineteen  periodicals,  viz:  Six  iu:  the  English  language  ; 
eleven  in  the  German ;  one  in  the  Swedish,  aud  onie  in  the  Norwegian. 

From  a  general  review  of  the  condition  of  the  Church,  there  appears  to  be 
abundant  reason  for  gratitude  to  God  for  bis  great  goodness,  and  ample  en- 
couragement for  diligent  and  zealous  eftbrt  for  the  future. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK. 

Ilev.  William  Artz,  in  the  Chair. 

10.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  William  Aktz,  John  D.  Scheck,  SA^^UEL  Roth- 
liOCK,  and  A.  Grimhs,  constitute  a  committee  to  draft  some  suitable  resolutions 
on  the  death  of  Rev.  Jacob  Sciieue.u,  and  report  the  same  at  this  meeting 
of  Synod. 

Motion  to  adjourn  till  to- morrow  morning  S-J  o'clock,  was 
carried.     Pj-ayer  by  the  President. 

Eev.  A.  PniLLiPi'i  preached  at  candle-lighting,  from  Mark 
S :  36  :  "For  what  siiall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  wholo 
world,  and  lose  his  own  souL" 


12  MINUTES  OF  THE 

THIRD  SESSIOX. 

Saturday  Horning,  May  5. 
Some  time  v;as  spent  in  devotional  exercises,  and  Synod 
opened  witli  prayer  b}^  Rev.  T.  S.  Boinest.     Th.  roll  was  call- 
ed, and  minutes  of  previous  session  read  and  adopted. 

Dr.  E.  Smith,  the  delegate  of  Rev.  W.  Kimball,  appeared, 
presented  his  certificate,  and  took  his  seat  as  a  member  of  this 
Synod, 

REPORT  NO.  7,  % 

After  some  discussion,  the  following  was  adopted  as  the  re- 
ports of  the  special  committee. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  propositions  ten- 
dered to  this  body  by  the  Delegates  from  South  Carolina, 
would  submit  the  following: 

Whereas,  Ave  have  heard  with  pleasure  the  statements  of  Rev.  J,  A.  Brown, 
D.  D.,  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  -at  Nev/beriy,  South  Carolina,  and  of  Rev.  T.  S.  Boinfst,  Corres- 
ponding Delegate  of  the  Synod  of  Soutli  Carolina;  and  whereas  we  have  ev- 
'er  opposed  in  spirit^  the  multiplication  of  Theological  Seminaries  in  our  Church, 
AS  well  as  the  introduction  of  a  Theological  Department  into  our  College, 
therefore — 

Resolved^  That  we  cordially  agree  with  the  sentiments  as  expressed  by  the 
delegation  from  South  Carolina,  in  the  promotion  of  the  interests  of  the  Theo- 
iogical  Seminary  of  our  sister  Synod. 

2.  Resolved^  That  we-  manifest  our  co-operation  with  the  Board  of  said 
Seminary,  by  the  renewal  of  our  former  connection  with  it,  in  the  annua* 
payment  of  the  interest  of  our  Seminary  fund,  and  the  election  of  a  Director 
in  said  Board. 

3.  Resolved^  That  vre  will  recommend  all  our  Theological  students  to  pui- 
«ue  their  studies  in  said  Seminary,  and  instruct  the  i'aculty  and  Trustees  of 
our  College  to  do  the  same. 

4.  Resolved,  That  we  cordially  unite  with  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina  in 
inviting  the  co-operation  of  the  Synod  of  Western  Virginia  in  the  support  of 
our  Theological  Seminary  at  Newberry,  South  Carolina. 

In  reference  to  a  Lutheran  Church  Paper,  in  the  South,  we 
eubmit  the  following : 

Whereas,  we  regard  the  publication  of  a  weekly  Church  Paper  as  highly 
important  and  necessary  to  meet  the  wants  of  our  Church  at  the  South,  and 
the  interests  of  our  Southern  Educational  enterprises;  and  whereas,  in  the 
establishment  of  such  a  paper,  it  is  important  to  its  success,  that  the  confidence 
and  support  of  the  whole  Chm-ch  in  the  South  be  secured;  and,  whereas,  we 
regard  some  point  in  our  State  as  a  central  locality,  and  advantageous  in  oth- 
or  respects ;  thei-efore 

6.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  confer  with  a  simi- 


LUTIIICKAX    SYNOD.  IS 

lar  coinmittoo  from  the  Synods  of  Soutli  Oarolina  and  Westein  Virginia,  in 

regard  to  the  location  and  ostablishmcnt  of  a  Southern  paper. 

Respectfully  snlmiitted, 

JOSEPl-I  A.  LIN.NT, 
G.  D.  BERNHEIM, 
SAMUEL  ROTIIROCK. 

Committee — Eev's  J.  A.  Linn,  S.  Rotiirock, G.  D.  iJiciiNiiEiM. 
On  motion,  the  committee  on  the  above  report  were  ap- 
/^ointed  to  meet  the  8jnod  of  South  Carolina  and  Western     A 
Yiririnia,  in  order  to  carry  out  the  objects  contemplated  in  the 
toui-th  and  h't'tli  resohitions  of  that  report. 

The  delegate  of  Rev.  J.  S.  IIeilig,  Thomas  J.  Dotson:,  Rev. 
L.  C,  GnosECLosE  and  Rev.  J.  Crim,  were  excused  till  Monday, 
>*     and  Rev.  Joseph  A.  Linn,  excused  for  Monda}^ 

Synod  took  a  recess  till  after  divine  service.  Rev.  J.  B. 
Anthony  preached  the  eleven  o'clock  sermon  from  Numbers 
22:  82  :  ''Behold,  I  went  out  to  withstand  thee,  because  thy 
way  is  perverse  before  me." 

Afternoon^  21(11/  5. 
After  one  hour's  recess.  Synod  resumed  its  business. 
REPORT  NO.  8. 

The  committee  on  the  Conferential  Proceedings,  would  pre- 
sent the  following: 

Tlie  Central  Conference — This  Conference  held  four  regular  meetings  dur- 
ing the  year,  at  which  the  usual  routine  of  business  was  transacted.  At  its 
meeting  on  the  fifth  Sunday  in  May,  1859,  pursuant  to  a  resolution  of  our 
Ministerium,  Rev.  William  A.  Julian,  a  Licentiate  of  our  Synod,  was  by 
prayer  and  the  imposition  of  hands,  regularly  ordained  and  set  apart  to  the 
work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry. 

At  its  last  meeting  in  April,  it  was  recommended  that  Luther  Chapel  and 
8t  Paul's  Church,  in  Rowan  County,  be  associated  together  as  a  pastorate, 
and  made  arrangement  for  the  partial  supply  of  said  Churches,  until  the  nexl 
meeting  of  Conference. 

2.  Western  Conference. — This  Conference  held  three  regular  meetings  dur- 
ing the  past  year,  and  appeared  to  be  actively  and  zealously  engaged  in  the 
j^eat  work  of  doing  good.  At  its  meeting  in  Charlotte,  last  July,  it  resolved 
f-o  raise  within  its  bounds,  during  the  year  $500  for  Home  Missions.  Such 
)teal  is  commendable  and  praiseworthy.  At  its  meeting  in  Catawba,  at  Rose- 
man's  Stand,  in  April  last,  the  Conference  entered  into  a  lenghty  conversa- 
lional  interchange  of  views  on  the  doctrines  and  usages  of  the  Church. — 
'•The  use  of  the  Liturgy  was  made  a  topic  of  a  deeply  interesting  conversa- 
fion,  and  the  idea  of  its  introduction  into  our  public  worship,  was  well  re- 
©eived," 


14  MINUTES  OF  THE 

3.  Eastern  Conferewce. — This  body  assembled  and  organised  in  St.  Paul's 
Church,  Alamance  Coynty,  February  25,  1860.  After  a  fraternal  interchange 
of  views,  the  following  arrangement  of  Pastorates  was  recommended,  viz :— - 
That  Sandy  Creek,  Pilgrim  and  Beck's  Churches,  form  a  Pastorate ;  and  that 
Zion  and  Immanuel  Churches,  in  Davidson  County,  and  Hopewell,  Shiloh  and 
Nazareth  Churches,  in  Forsyth  County,  form  a  Pastorate.  The  Charge  form- 
erly known  as  the  "  Guilford  Charge,"  has  been  divided  into  two  charges,  to 
be  known  in  future  as  the  Guilford  and  A'amanoe  Pastorates.  This  Confer- 
ence  appears  to  l*ave  all  the  vacancies  within  its  bounds  supplied. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, 
JOHN  SWICEGOOD, 

ALEX,  swicegood; 
REPORT  NO.  9. 

The  committee  on  the  state  of  Religion  within  the  bounds 
of  this  Synod,  beg  leave  to  present  the  following  brief  report: 
They  have  read  with  no  ordinary  gratification  the  written  narratives  fur- 
nished them,  which  represent  the  different  pastorates  as  being  in  a  prosperous 
condition.  The  Graat  Head  of  the  Church  has  owned  his  instrumentalities, 
in  the  conversion  of  the  impenitent,  edifying  the  hearts  of  his  people,  and  at 
the  same  time,  strengthening  the  hearts  of  his  ministering  servants.  Your 
committee  were  particularly  gratified  to  learn,  that  the  spirit  of  revivals  has 
not  disappeared  from  our  Zion.  Not  a  few  are  reported,  as  having  passed 
from  death  unto  life,  and  now  stand  forth  as  witnesses  for  God,  and  the  truth 
tjf  his  Word,  But  whilst  your  committee  would  bless  the  Lord,  for  the 
success  with  which  he  has  crowned  our  labors,  they  feel  greatly  inimbled  in 
view  of  our  many  destitutions ;  and  would  devoutly  unite  with  their  breth- 
ren, in  fervently  imploring  "The  Lord  of  the  harvest"  to  raise  up,  qualify 
and  send  forth  more  "laborers  into  his  vineyard." 

Respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 
JACOB  GRIM, 
JOHN  WAGNER, 
Prof.  BiTTLE  in  the  Chair. 

PRESIDENT'S  REPORT. 

Dearly  BELOVED  Brethren,  greeting  : — Time  in  its  onward  course  has 
brought  us  through  the  recess  of  another  Synod,  and  we  aie  again  assembled 
in  the  capacity  of  a  dclibeiative,  ecclesiastical  body,  at  the  time  and  place  ap- 
pointed for  our  annual  meeting.  We  are  here  in  circumstances  of  liealth  and 
comfort  to  transact  business  pertaining  to  the  kingdom  of  God  and  the  salva- 
tion of  souls.  As  our  laboi-s  and  toils,  so  our  pleasures  and  sorrows  for  the 
past  year  are  ended,  and  not  one  of  our  Ministers  has  fallen  from  our  ranks; 
though  many  of  our  dear  lay-members  have  closed  their  eyes  in  death,  and 
have  gone  from  the  Church  militant  on  earth,  to  join  the  Church  redeemed 
and  triumphant  in  heaven.  How  it  will  be  with  us;  whether  we  shall  be 
among  the  living  in  Jerusalem  (above,)  or  in  this  world  when  this  Synod  meets 


LUTHERAN    SYNOD.  16 

again,  is  to  us  altogether  unknown  and  uncertain.  lie  whose  existence  is  an 
eternal  now,  and  who  inspired  the  prophets  with  his  own  spirit  to  know  the 
future,  He  only  can  declare  the  end  from  the  beginning ;  and  as  in  ancient 
days,  the  things  which  are  yet  to  be  ;  He  only  knows  who  of  us  will  be  pres- 
ent at  our  next  meeting.  But  in  passing  from  the  close  of  one  to  the  com- 
mencement of  another  Synodical  year,  and  to  us  in  its  unknown  events, 
whether  prosperous  or  adverse,  it  is  meet  for  us  to  present  to  God  the  ofler- 
ing  of  a  truly  thankful  lieart  lor  the  past,  and  of  earnest  prayers  and  suppli- 
cations for  the  aid  of  his  grace  and  Spirit,  and  of  renewed  purposes  of  devo- 
tion to  his  cause  and  service  for  the  future.  "0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
for  he  is  good,  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever."  "  Let  the  redeemed  of  the 
Lord  say  so ;  whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy.  Bless 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.  Praise  ye  the  Lord."  And  accept,  0  God  of 
grace,  for  daily  favors, 

Which  now  and  ever  prompt  to  good  endeavors, 
Our  offered  thanks,  and  may  their  incense  rise 
By  love's  pure  flame  enkindled  from  the  skies." 

In  making  my  official  report,  on  this  occasion,  as  required  by  the  constitu- 
tion, I  would  inform  the  Synod,  that  agreeably  to  an  arrangement  made  at  its 
last  meeting  for  the  licensure  of  Mr.  L.  A.  Bikle  and  Mr.  A.  Piiillippi,  I  at- 
tended in  the  city  of  Charlotte,  in  May  last,  and  on  the  28th  of  that  month, 
these  brethren  were  solemnly  and  formally  invested  with  the  office  of  the 
Gospel  Ministry,  in  the  Lutheran  Church  in  that  place.  I  was  assisted  on  the 
occasion^  by  the  Rev.  D.  H.  Bittle,  President  of  North  Carolina  College,  and 
the  Rev.  Jacob  Crim. 

Rev.  B.  C.  Hall,  writing  under  date  of  the  22nd  of  September  says :  "  I 
have  received  and  accepted  a  call  from  the  Guilford  Charge,  consisting  of  three 
Churches,  Lou's,  Coble's  aad  Richland." 

The  Rev.  John  D.  Scheck,  under  date  of  March  6,  18G0,  says :  "  I  have 
deferred  writing  you  on  the  subject  of  my  settlement  in  this  part  of  the 
Church,  until  the  Eastern  Conference  could  be  organised,  and  the  newly  form- 
ed pastorates  named  by  authority.  The  Ministers  and  their  delegates  assem- 
bled at  St.  Piiul's  Church  on  Saturday  before  the  fourth  Sabbath  in  February, 
and  was  formed  by  the  election  of  officers,  &c.  The  newly  formed  Pastor- 
ates were  named,  and  the  one  composed  of  Frieden's  and  St.  Paul's,  of  which 
I  have  charge,  is  now  known  as  the  "  Alamance  Charge,"  and  as  such,  I  now 
report  to  you  as  President  of  the  Synod." 

Rev.  William  Geriiardt,  writing  under  date  of  2Ist  of  October,  says:— 
"  I  have  resigned  the  Mount  Carmel  Congregation.  It  is  expected  that  you 
will  take  charge  of  it  when  you  remove  to  Cabarrus."  I  have  accordingly 
done  so  from  January  first,  18G0. 

Rev.  G.  D.  Berxheim,  informed  me  in  November  last,  that  he  had  resigned 
the  Pastoral  care  of  St.  John's  and  Bear  Creek  Churches,  and  accepted  th« 
financial  agency  of  North  Carolina  College,  located  at  Mount  Pleasant,  Cabar- 
rus County, 

The  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  late  of  Lovettesville,  Virginia,  informed  me  ver- 


16  MINUTES  OF  THE 

bally,  in  February  la?t,  that  he  had  taken  charge  of  the  above  named  Churcf)- 
es,  January  1st,  18G0. 

December  24th,  brother  Wiiitson  Kimball,  of  Rowan  County,  being  recom- 
mended by  several  of  the  brethren,  as  a  man  of  good  moral  character,  piety  and 
of  promising  talent,  was  admitted  to  an  examination  Avith  a  view  to  his  licen- 
i^uvo.  Brother  Kimball  having  sustained  a  satisfactory'  examination,  chiefly 
on  experimental  and  practical  piety  and  doctrines  of  the  Bible,  was  duly  au- 
thorized to  officiate  as  a  minister  of  the  Gospel  in  the  Lutheran  Cliurch  in  thig 
State  until  the  present  meeting  of  the  Synod. 

Since  the  above,  Rev.  W.  Kimball  writes,  that  he  has  accepted  a  call  from 
the  Forsythe  and  Davidson  charge,  consisting  of  the  following  Churches: 
Shiloh,  Nazareth,  and  Hopewell  Churches  in  Forsythe  county  ;  Zion  and 
Immanuel  Churches  in  Davidson  county. 

In  January  last,  I  received  a  letter  from  Rev.  John  L.  Smithdeal,  request- 
ing a  certificate  of  withdrawal  from  this  Synod,  in  order  to  ,uuite  with  the 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  and  informing  me  of  his  hav- 
ing accepted  a  call  to  a  pastoral  charge  witliin  the  bounds  of  that  Synod. 

In  compliance  with  his  request,  the  desired  certificate  was  forwarded,  da- 
ted January  9th,  1860. 

Rev.  J.  Crim,  writing  under  date  of  the  9th  of  Februai  y,  says :  '•  I  took 
charge  of  Salem  Church  in  September  last,  but  according  to  this  arrange- 
ment, the  engagement  is  only  a  temperary  one,  and  will  end  with  April  next. 
However.  I  have  been  preachmg  all  the  time  in  four  other  Churches." 

Rev.  C.  Lentz,  with  regard  to  existing  relations  toward  this  Synod,  writes 
from  Lavaca  county,  Texas,  thus:  "-Distance  and  a  variety  of  circumstances 
render  it  inconvenient  to  attend  the  next  meeting  of  your  Synod,  I  hereby 
tender  to  you,  as  President,  and  the  rest  of  my  friends,  my  best  wishes;  and 
hope  It  will  be  the  pleasure  of  Synod  to  excuse  me  for  absence  at  your  next 
meeting."     I  recommend  that  he  be  excused. 

Rev.  A,  Grimes.  His  parochial  report ;  his  excuse  for  absence  from  this 
meeting  of  Synod,  should  he  not  be  present  by  reason  of  old  age,  and  person- 
al infirmities ;  his  needy  and  sufiering  condition,  and  that  of  his  aged  com- 
panion, together  with  his  earnest  application  for  assistance.  I  refer  to  the 
Synod,  i.  e.,  I  recommend  the  reading  of  his  letter  to  Synod  and  request  its 
most  favorable  action  in  behalf  of  our  aged  and  very  needy  brother  in  Christ 

During  the  i)ast  year  our  mmisters,  generally,  have  been  actively  engaged 
in  the  work  of  the  Lord.  Several  congregations  have  been  graciously  visited 
by  the  outpouring  of  God's  Spirit,  and  our  Church  is  increasing. 

Our  institutions  of  leaining  and  piety  ;  especially  our  beloved  College,  situ- 
ated at  Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  county,  is  flourishing  and  its  prospects 
brightening. 

The  past  Synodical  year,  and  indeed  since  the  year  1852,  is  a  period  mark- 
ed in  the  history  of  our  Church  in  this  State,  for  ministerial  changes  and  ro- 
rnovals. 

That  a  change  is  sometimes  necessary  is  admitted,  but  that  frequent,  and 
eontiaual  changes  are  necessary  for  the  good  and  prosperity  of  the  Church  is 


LUTHERAN  SYNOD.  17 

not  so  obvious,  however,  they  may  be  for  the  pecuniary  advantage  of  some 
ministers  and  the  detriment  of  others. 

They  are  at  this  time  doing  as  much  as  any  thing  dse  to  beget  in  the  bo- 
t^om  of  the  Churcli  a  preference  for  the  itinerancy  and  its  appendages,  which 
may  in  time  lead  to  its  actual  introduction. 

In  conclusion,  I  resign  the  ofhce,  and  tender  to  the  Synod  my  sincere 
thanks  for  the  trust  you  committed  to  me.  May  God  our  Saviour,  the  Sov- 
ereign and  Gracious  Head  oi'  the  Churck,  crown  our  present  meeting  with 
His  presence  and  blessing,  that  our  counsels  and  deliberations  may  subserve 
the  glory  of  his  Kingdom  ;  the  salvation  of  souls  and  the  interests  of  our  be- 
ioved  Zion,  is  the  prajer  of  your  unwortliy  servant  in  the  Lord. 

WILLIAM  ARTZ,  President. 

REPORT  XO.  10. 

MEMORIAL  OF  REV.  FATHER  ^ACOB  SCHERER,  DECEASED 

MARCH ^,  1860. 

The  Committee,  appointed  to  prepare*  memorial  for  the  adoption,  of  this 
%nod,  in  reference  to  our  Rev.  Father  m  Israel,  Jacob  Scuerer,  who,  for 
nearly  lialf  a  century,  was  a  member  of  tiie  Evangelical  LutJieran  Church  and 
ministry  in  the  State  of  North  Carohna,  and  who  afterwards  lived  and  died 
in  the  Lord  in  the  State  of  Texas,  would  present  the  following: 

Resolved^  That  his  memory  be  long  cherished  and  respected  among  us  • — 
that  his  exemplary  activity  and  devotedness  to  the  interests  and  prosperity  of 
the  Church,  of  which  he  was  a  faithful  and  efficient  Minister  to  the  end  of  his 
life,  is  worthy  of  iinitatbn.;  that  the  intelligence  of  his  death  is  recorded  by  us 
with  feelings  of  sorrG^v,iand  that  we  mingle  our  sympathies  and  condolence  with 
the  Cimrch  and  his  family  i^i  their  bereavement. 

"Blessed  are  the  dead,"  even  they  who  have  lived  and  "  died  in  the  Lord, 
jea  saith  the  spirit.;  for  tliey  rest  from  their  laboi^  a-nd  their  woi4cs  do  follow 
<hera."  Respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  ARTZ, 
J.  D.  SCHECK, 
SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, 
ADAM  GRIMES. 
The  above  report  was  adopted  by  rising  in  silence. 

REPORT  NO,  IL 

The  Committee,  whose  duty  it  was  made  to  report  on  unfinished  business 
m  the  Minutes  of  last  year,  would  present  the  following :  That  they  find 
•nothing  demanding  the  attention  of  this  Synod,  except  on  page  23,  a  res- 
olution as  follows : 

"  Resolved^  That  a  committee  of  visitation  to  Glen  Anna  Female  Semina- 
ry be  appointed ;  that  said  committee  consist  of  Revs.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  D. 
11.  Bitlle,  and  J.  A.  Linn,  and  that  they  report  to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod." 
We  recominend  that  die  committee  now  tender  to  Synod  their  report. 

JiespectfuUy  submitted, 

WILLIAM  ARTZ, 
W.  A.  JULIAN, 
J.  LENTZ. 
2 


Ig  MINUTES  OF  THE 

The  Visiting  Committee  referred  to  in  the  above  report, 
made  a  verbal  statement,  which  was  received,  and  the  com- 
mittee discharged. 

The  Ptev.  J.  K.  Sixes  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church, 
being  present,  was  invited  to  a  seat  as  an  advisory  member. 

On  motion,  Synod  went  into  an  election  for  delegates  to  the 
next  meeting  of  the  General  Synod,  and  the  following  were 
elected  principals : 

Key.  John  S.  IIeilig, 
"    Daniel  I.  Drehek, 
''    G.  D.  Beexheim. 
And  the  following  elected  alternates : 

IvEv.  J.  B.  Anthony, 

"      D.    IL     BiTTLE, 

'•    John  D.  Scheck. 

Lay  Delegates  to  General  Synod — principal, 

J.  H»  Thompson,  Esq., 

Dr.  E.  Smith, 

J.  E»  Moose,  Esq^ 

Alternates  are  the  following  : 

Mr.  R.  WiNEcoFP, 

*'      H.  B.   ElLEES, 

"    P.  A.  Seaford. 
An  election  for  Corresponding  Delegate  to  the  Synod  of 
South  Carolina,  resulted  in  the  choice  of  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn,  and 
Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  his  alternate. 

An  election  for  delegate  to  the  next  meeting  of  the  Wes- 
tern Virginia  Synod,  resulted  in  the  choice  of  Re  v.  D.  II.  Bittle, 
and  Rev.  G.  D.  Beinheim,  his  alternate. 

An  election  was  also  held  for  four  Trustees  in  Xorth  Caro- 
lina College — two  Clergymen  and  two  Lay-men,  to  serve  for 
three  years.     The  following  is  the  result : 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony, 
"    D.  I.  Dreiier. 
Lay-men, 
M.  Barrier,  Esq., 
Dr.  J.  E.  McEachern. 
il.  Resolved,  That  our  delegate  to  the  South  Carolina  Synod  be  empow- 
ered to  act  as  our  representative  in  the  Board  of  Directors  in  the  Theological 
Seminary  of  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina. 


LUTHERAN  SYNOD.  19 

Rev.  Adam  Grimes  was  excused  from  further  attendance 
on  the  sessions  of  tiiis  Synod. 

Adjourned  till  Monday  morning  8^  o'clock.  Pravor  bv 
Bro.  B.  C.  Hall. 

Eev.  W.  Gerhardt  preached  at  night,  from  2  Cor.  13:  14. 
'*' The  grace  of  the  Lord  J.sus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God^ 
and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.'' 


SUNDAY  EXERCISES. 

A  large  concourse  of  persons  assembled  in  the  grove,  un- 
tler  the  commodious  shingled  arbor,  and  in  its  immediate 
vicinit}'. 

Rev.  J.  A.  Brown,  D.  D.,  preached  the  morning  sermon, 
1  Cor.  1 :  23.  "  We  preach  Christ."  After  which  the  ele^ 
luents,  intended  for  the  holy  communion,  were  consecrated 
by  the  President — the  members  of  Synod  and  other  followers 
of  Christ,  celebrated  his  dying  love ;  and  we  trust,  many  re- 
joiced '•  As  seeing  him  who  is  invisible." 

In  the  afternoon.  Rev.  T.  S,  Boinest,  preached  from  Matt. 
21 :  28.     "  Son  go  work  to-day  in  my  vinej'a;  a." 

In  the  evening,  at  candle-lighting,  Rev.  J.  R.  Sikes  ad- 
dressed the  people  from  Mark  16  :  15.  "  Go  ye  into  all  the 
world  ard  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature." 

On  the  same  evening.  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck  preached  at  "  Yad- 
kin Institute,"  from  Rom.  1  :  16.  "For  I  am  not  ashamed  of 
the  gospel  of  Christ :  for  it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salva- 
tion to  every  one  that  believeth,  to  the  Jew  lirst,  nnd  also  to 
the  Greek.'' 

Thus  ended  the  labors  of  tliis  holy  day,  and  may  the  divine 
blessing  i-est  upon  them. 


tOURTII  SESSIO^q-. 

Monday  Morning,  8^  o'clock.  May  7tli, 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  in   the  usual  form. 
The  roll  was  called,  minutes  read  and  adopted. 


20  ,  MINUTES  OF  THE 

The  committee  appointed  to  superintend  a  collection  for  the 
benefit  of  Eevs.  Grimes  and  Sloop,  made  a  verbal  report  as 
follows:  amount  received  for  Eev.  Adam  Grimes,  $29,60  : 
amount  received  for  Eev.  William  C.  Sloop,  §17,20. 

James  AVilliford,  Esq.,  Dr.  E.  Smith,  Kistler  and  J.  E. 
Moose,  delegates  of  Revs.  Dreher,  Kimball,  Ci'im  and  Grose- 
close,  were  excused  from  further  attendance  on  tlie  sessions  of 
this  Synod,  after  the  close  of  this  morning's  session.  The  del- 
egate of  Rev.  B.  C.  Etall,  was  also  excused. 

REPORT  KG.  12. 

The  Treasurer  of  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Synod  of  ITorth  Carolina 
would  respectfully  submit  the  following  report : 

Whole  amount  received  last  Synod, $105  55 

Paid  J.  J.  Braner  for  printing  Minutes, $  95  00 

Paid  Rev.  D.  I.  Dreher  travelling  expenses  to  S.  C.  Synod,  11  50 
Paid  Rev.  S.  Rothrock  travelling  expenses  to  Tenn.  Synod,  8  70 
Balance  due  Treasurer  last  Synod, 8  47 

123  67 
Whole  amount  as  per  last  Synod 105  55 

Leaving  a  balance  due  your  Treasurer  of $18  12 

The  Treasurer  would  further  report  a  balance  in  his  hands  collected  to  de- 
fray expenses  of  delegates  to  the  General  Synod  of  forty-two  dollars,  thirty- 
one  and  a  half  cents,  ($42  31^.) 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

M.  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 

The  committee  to  audit  the  Treasurer's  report  have  attend- 
ed to  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  find  it  correct. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  S.  Heilig, 
B.  C.  Hall, 
Henry  Kime. 

REPORT  NO.  13. 

The  committee  on  Education  would  report,  that  they  have 
had  placed  in  their  hands  the  Report  of  the  President  of  Trus- 
tees of  North  Carolina  College,  from  which  they  would  sub- 
mit the  following  : 

Our  College,  yet  in  its  infancy,  and  laboring  under  great  diflficulties  in  its 
commencement,  is  now  in  a  more  prosperous  condition  than  ever.    There 


LUTIIKRAN  SYNOD.  21 

being  sixty-two  students  at  present  in  course  of  study,  witli   flatterinfj^  pros- 
pects of  increasing  to  a  inucli  larger  number. 

We  express  our  entire  confidence  in  the  Faculty  of  said  College  as  an  able 
corps  of  Teachers,  operating  harmoniously,  and  securing  the  conlidence  and 
esteem  of  all  the  students. 

Two  additional  buildings  have  been  erected,  embracing  two  Literary  Halls, 
Philosophical  and  Chemical  Apparatus,  Library  rooms  and  others,  at  a  cost  of 
.$8000,  with  some  additional  expenses  incurred  by  guttering  the  Buildings, 
running  partition  walls  in  the  main  Building;  opening  flues,  for  the  extended 
nnd  more  comfortable  accommodation  of  students. 

Seemingly,  at  the  commencement  of  the  College  Rcesion,  owing  to  the  small 
number  of  students,  there  was  no  necessity  for  these  buildings,  yet,  before 
their  completion,  they  were  very  much  needed. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  have  elected  and  empowered  the  Rev,  G,  D.  B<.'rn- 
heim  as  their  Fmancial  Agent  for  one  year. 

He  commenced  his  agency  in  December  last,  and  has  prosecuted  it  witri 
-energy  and  success  in  procuring  subscriptions,  money,  students,  books  and 
minerals. 

The  amount  of  funds  ah'cady  secured,  he  will  be  able  to  report  to  your 
body. 

We  earnestly  solicit  the  co-oj»eratjon  of  all  the  members  of  this  Synod,  and 
friends  of  the  Institation,  with  our  agent,  in  the  collection  of  funds,  so  as  to 
liquidate  the  liabiliti-es  of  said  lustitntion,  at  as  early  a  day  as  possible. 

The  Inauguial  Address  of  the  President  of  the  College,  Rev.  D.  H.  Bittle, 
will  be  delivered  at  the  close  of  the  present  session  in  July. 
r'  Your  committee  are  also   plea^d  to  find  a  general  interest  manifested  in 
,^  the  Church  upon  the  subject  of  female  education,  and  it  is  hoped  the  Church 
will  make  such  provision  as  to  meet  this  growing  demand. 

We  would  recommend  to  this  body  the  propriety  of  taking  the  initiatory 
f^teps  for  the  establishment  of  a  Female  Institution. 
'      Your  committee  would  submit  the  following: 

1.  Resolved,  That  we  have  heard  with  pleasiu'e  and  increased  encourage- 
ment, the  ref)ort  of  the  President  of  Board  of  Trustees  of  N.  C.  College,  in  re- 
gard to  the  prosperous  and  promising  eonditkjn  of  our  beloved  Institution. 

2.  Resolved,  That  we  recommend  a  hearty  and  united  eo-opeiation  in  ad- 
vancing the  interests  of  our  College,  in  procuring  for  it  students  and  money, 
and  by  encouraging  its  Financial  Agent 

And,  whereas,  theie  are  in  our  several  charges  young  men  of  piety  and 
a,tleut.  who  are  unable  to  devote  tliemselves  to  a  preparation  for  the  gospel 
ministry,  for  the  want  of  means  ; 

And,  whereas,  this  body  is  now  in  tlie  possession  of  an  educational  fund  :— 
therefore, 

3.  Resolved,  That  this  Synod  proceed  to  take  the  necessary  steps  for  the 
re-or^anization  of  the  Education  Society,  formerly  existing  in  our  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  A.  LINN, 
A.  PHILIJPPI, 
J.  E.  AiOOSE. 


22  illXUTES    OF   TlIE 

On  the  adoption  of  tlie  above,  tlie  following-  resolutionsv 
were  passed. 

12.  Resolved,  That  a  con:nT)ittee  of  three  be  appointed  to  report,  at  the 
next  meeting  of  our  Synod,  a  plan  for  the  successful  establishment  of  a  Fe- 
male Institution  Trithin  the  bounds  of  our  Syn  d. 

Eevs.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  D.  I.  Dreher  and  A.  Pliillippi,  were 
appointed  to  carry  out  the  above  resolution. 

13.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  prepare  a  plan  for  the  pro- 
motion of  Beneficiary  Education,  and  report  at  our  next  Synod. 

Revs.  S.  iCothrock,  J.  A.  Linn  and  William  Artz,  were  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  tlie  plan  on  Eeneftciary  Education. 
REPORT  XO.  14., 
Tlie  committee  on  Einance,  beg  leave  to  present  the  follow- 
hig  Synodical  Contributions  : 

Bev.  Jacob  Crhii's  Charge. 

Salem, .$1  60 

Jerusalem, 1  00 

St.  Matthew's, 1  00 3  60^ 

Bev.  A.  FluUippvs  Charge, 

St,  Maik's, 1  00 1  00 

Bev.  B.  C.  HalVs  Charrje, 

Lou's 1  55 

Richland, 25 

Zicn,  . . .  , 60 2  4C^ 

Bev.  John  S.  Heilufs  Charge. 

St.  Enoclv 3  50 

Trinity, 3  00 G  50 

Bev.  Jo^/ph  A.  Limb's  Chay.ge._ 

St.  Stephen  s 4  00 

Luther's 1 2  00 

St.  Mettbew's, 4  ('0 10  OO 

Bev.   Whitson  Kimlxiirs  Charge. 

Zion, 1  00- 

Hopewell, 98 

Nazareth,   85 

Shiloh...... .......--.      00 3  7{Je 

Bev.  John  D.  Scheck^s  Charge. 

Frieden's 3'  33 

St.  Paul's, .2-  00—5  33: 

Bev.  Siii\eon  ScherePs  Chai^ge. 

N.  v-ton, 2  00 

Stuud,  _.,,....,....... 1  00 3  OOi 

S35  6^' 


LUTHERAN   SYNOD.  23 

Amount  brought  forward  from  page  22,  $35  62 

JRev.  J.  B.  Anthonijs  Charge. 

St.  John's, 10  00 

K-thol, 1  75 11  75 

Bev.  Samuel  Iu>tJi rock's  Charge. 

Organ  Church, 12  00 

St.  Peter's, ;3  00 15  00 

jRev.  L.  C.  Groseclose's  Charge. 

St.  John's, :J  00 

Union, G  40 9  40 

Bev.  John  II.  Mengerfs  Charge. 

St.  Paul's, 4  GO 4  GO 

Itev.  Daniel  I.  Dreher'^s  Charge. 

St.  James', 5  00 5  00 

;  Rev.    WilUain  Artz'  Charge. 

Mount  Carmel, 2  00 2  00 

Bev.  William  A.  Julianas  Charge. 

Sanrly  Creek, 4  10 

Beck's, 2  15 

Pilgrim, 2  00 8  25 

Vacant  Congregations. 

Luther's  Chapel, 3  50 

St.  Paul's,  Rowan, 2  00 

Rev.  John  Swicegood, 23 2  23 

Total  amount, $100  35 

Respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  S.  HEILIG, 
B.  C.  HALL, 
HENRY  KIME. 

Money  in  tlie  above  report  was  ordered  to  be  handed  over 
to  Kev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  for  tlie  purpose  of  handing  it  to  the 
Treasurer,  and  taking  liis  bond. 

Motion  to  adjourn  till  after  the  meeting  of  the  Sjnodical 
Missionar}^  Society,  was  carried, 

Prof.  BiTTLE  preached  the  eleven  o'clock  sermon  from  Mark 
16:  15:  "Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  Gospel  to 
every  creature." 

Afternoon^  May  7. 

Synod  resumed  business. 

The  Pastor  of  the  CiiUrchj  at  WilmingtoD,  Rev.  J.  H.  Men- 


24  ^nNUTES    OF   THE 

GEET,  submitted  bj  request  the  following,  showing  the  Finan- 
cial condition  of  the  Church  under  his  chare^e  : 

Cost  of  church  lot, $5,700  00 

Estimated  cost  of  Church  edifice, 7,500  00 

$13,200  00 
Of  this  sura^  there  has  been  received  and  paid-, 6,200  00' 

Amount  yet  required  to  complete  and  pay  for  the  building,  $7,000  00 
The  Pastor  adds  in  making  the  above  statement,  •'  our  indebtednass,  at  the 
present,  is  about  $3450,  namely,  $2,700  on  tli«  adjoining  lot  which  we  were 
compelled  to  purchase,  and  $750  on  the  Church  as  it  now  stands.  If  we  are 
to  complete  the  Church  before  next  meeting  of  Synod,  we  must  before  then, 
raise  the  sum  of  $3,600 ;  and  even,,  then,,  there  will  be  a  debt  of  $3,500  re- 
maining. 

The  above  calculation  is  made  on  the  supposition  that  the  Church  is  to  bo 
finished  in  the  simplest  style  passible.  iN'o-  allowance  is  made  for  fencing  in 
the  lot,  or  for  the  introduction  of  gas,  &©..  So  that  you  see  we  are  greatly  in. 
need  of  help  from  the  Churches  belonging  to  our  Synod." 

Shall  our  worthy  brother  plead  in  vain  for  his  infant  and 
needy  congregation  ?  Shall  the  want  of  a  few  thousand  dol- 
lars retard  the  good  woi-k,  already  begun,  with  so  much  pros- 
pect of  success,  in  planting  a  Lutheran  Church  on  the  sea 
board,  and  in  the  largest  city  of  the  old  Xorth  State  ?  Surely 
such  will  not  be  the  case.  Let  Pastors  and  people  strive  to 
excel  in  contributing  to  this  very  laudable  undertaking. 

14.  Resolved,  That  we  heartily  approve  of  the  enterprise  of  our  Missionary 
at  Wilmington,  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  and  that  we  further  manifest  our  sympa- 
thy by  bringing  the  condition  of  his  Church  building  to  the  notice  of  our  sev- 
eral congregations,  with  a  view  of  affording  material  aid. 

An  election  was  now  held  for  the  place  of  our  next  meet- 
ing, which  resulted  in  favor  of  Wilmington,  X.  C. 

15.  Resolved,  That  we  meet  in  Wilmington,  N.  C,  on  Thursday  before  th*- 
first  Sunday  in  May,  1861. 

16.  Resolved,  That  fifteen  hundred  copies  of  our  minutes  be  published. 

17.  Resolved,  That  the  minutes  of  the  Synodi^al  Missionary  Society,  be  ap- 
pended to  the  minutes  of  Synod. 

18.  Resolved,  That  the  President,  at  the  next  public  occasion,  tender  the- 
thanks  of  this  Synod,  to  the  friends  in  this  community  for  the  very  kind  and 
hospitable  manner  we  have  been  entertained  during  our  stay  among  them. 

KEPOIIT  NO.  15. 

The  committee  on  vacancies  would  respectfully  report  the 
following  appointments : 

IREDELL    CIIARGE. 

St.  MichaeVs  Church. — Second  Sunday  ia  Jurie,  lie  v.  G.  D.  Bernheim. 


r.rTHKRAN    SYNOD.  25 

St  Mkhaefs  Church. — Sceoiul  iSuiulay  in  (JctobtT.  Revs.  Samuel  Kothrock. 
and  Jacob  Crini. 

St.  Paul's  Church. — Third  Sunday  in  June,  Kcv.  G.  D.  Bernlieiin. 

St.  PauTs  Church. — Third  Sunday  in  September,  Rev's  Joseph  A.  I/.rin. 
and  William  Gcrhardt. 

St.  Paulx  Cliurch.  i Rowan.) — Conunuuion  meeting  in  May,  J^ev.  Daniel  I. 
Dreher. 

Si.  Pauls  Church,  {Poican.) — Mommunion  meeting  the  first  Sunday  in 
September,  Rev,  J.  B,   Anthony  and   L,  C,  Groseclose. 

Bethel  Church,  (Rowan.) — Communion  third  Sunday  in  June.  Rev's  J'^hn 
S.  Heilig  and  William  A,  Julian, 

Luther  Chapel. — Communion  third  Sunday  in  June,  Rev's  J.  B.  Antiiony. 
and  L.  C.  Groseclose.  Comnmnion  third  Sunday  in  September — Rrv's  Wil- 
liam Artz  and  D.  H.  Bittle, 

Your  committee  also  oiler  the  following: 

Resolved.  That  the  Conferences  endeavor  to  make  arrangements  to  s^c.fply 
thf  above  chureh<'s  with  monthly  preaching,  \i  practicable, 

Respecl/ully  submitted, 

L,  C.  GROSECLOSK. 
J,  B,  ANTHONY. 
JOHNS.  HEILKr. 

Kev.  T.  S.  Ijoinest,  the  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the 
Synod  of  South  Caroh'na,  made  some  observations  respecting 
the  relation  and  mutual  friendship  existing  between  the  two 
Synods,  on  taking  leave  for  home. 

Dr.  Browx  also  made  some  remarks  at  th.e  pleasure  at!«.»rd- 
ed  him,  during  his  sojourn  with  us. 

To  both  of  these  gentlemen,  tlie  Pi-esldent  i-esponded  wirlj 
a  few  reciprocal  remarks  of  friendship  and  kind  regards. 

19.  Resolved,  That  when  we  adjourn,  wc  stand  adjourned  to  meet  a:  •.••* 
time  and  place  above  named. 

Adjourned  with  prayer  by  IJev.  AVim.iam  Aktz. 

DANIEL  L  DREIIEK, 

Secretary  of  Synod. 


MINUTES  OF  MINISTERIUM. 


Friday  Afternoon^  4^  P.  J/.,  May  -ItJu 

Tlie  Mim'steriiim  of  the  North  Carolina  Synod  met  and  was 
opened  with  singing,  and  prayer  by  the  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony. 

On  motion,  the  Sermons  and  Journals  of  licentiates  were 
i-eferred  to  committees,  and  are  as  follows  : 

1.  Sei'mon  and  Journal  of  Rev.  A.  Phillippi,  to  Revs.  J. 
L).  Scheck  and  William  Gerhardt. 

2.  Sermon  and  Journal  of  Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle,  to  Revs.  J.  H. 
Mengert  and  L.  C.  Groseclose. 

3.  Sermon  and  Journal  of  Re^v.  AV.  Kimball,  to  Revs.  J.  B. 
Anthony  and  William  Artz. 

1.  Resolved^  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  examine  the  licen- 
tiates. 

Revs.  J.  A.  Brown,  D.  D.,  J.  II.  Mengert  and  Wm.  Artz, 
were  appointed  said  committee;. 

The  examination  of  the  Rev.  A.  Phillippi  was  deferred  till 
after  the  report  on  his  Sermon  and  Journal. 

The  committee  proceeded  to  the  examination  of  Rev.  Whit- 
son  Kimball. 

The  examination  was  suspended,  and  the  Ministerium  a<i- 
journed  su])ject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

Prayer  by  the  Rev.  Willian>  Artz. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Saturday  Evening^  4-  P.  M.^  May  M. 
Minlstcrium  was  opened'  with  prayer  by  Dr.  Brown. 
Minutes  of  yesterday  were  I'ead  and  adopted. 


^ktiNUTES  OF  Tin-:  2T 

The  oxaiiiinatiGn  of  Uov.  ^V.  Kinil)all  \vi^s  rosnmetl  by  tlie 
coiiiinittoe. 

'J.  Resolved,  Tluit  the  examination  be  sustained,  aud  that  I'cv.  W.  Kiui- 
ball  receive  a  license  to  preach  and  administer  the  oidinances  ol"  the  CluircL 
for  one  year, 

EEPORT  NO.  1. 

The  committee  to  wlioin  were  referred  the  Sermon  and 
Journal  of  liev.  W.  Kimball,  beg  leave;  to  sul)init  the  folhnv- 
ir.ii:  ivport  : 

The  sermon  is  well  written  and  shows  ability  in  its  compo- 
sition. AVe  are  encouraged,  by  tiie  composition  of  this  ser- 
mon, to  hope  that  by  perseverance  our  young  brother  may  be 
able  to  compose  well. 

His  Journal  is  vei*y  sliort,  btit  gives  a  very  phiin  and  faith- 
ful account  of  his  labors  ^luring  the  time  of  liis  ministry     lie 
lias  been  actively  employed  in  the  work  of  the  Lord. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  B.  A  Nil  ION  V, 

AViLLTAM  Aktz. 
The  Rev.  James,  R.  Sikes,  an  ordained  Dea-con  of  the  Meth 
odist  Episcopal  Church,  was  admitted    to  a  e<)llo(|uium,  with 
a  view  of  connecting  himself  with  this  Ministerium. 

REPORT  XO.  2. 

The  committee  to  wliom  were  leferred  tli«  Sermon  and 
Journal  of  Bro.  A.  Phillippi,  would  respectfully  report  the 
following  : 

His  Journal  gives  gratifying  evidence  of  zeal  and  industry 
in  his  labors. 

His  two  sermons,  one  on  ]^[ark  S  :  IG,  and  the  otlier  on 
Ps.  149  :  2,  are  very  creditable,  both  as  to  style  and  arrange- 
ment, and  are  evangelical  as  to  doctrine. 

AVe  i-ecommend  the  renewal  of  his  license. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

John  I).  ScirKrK^ 
AV.  GllRHAnOT. 

3.  Resolved,  That  the  license  of  Rev.  A.  Phillippi  be  renewed  for  one  year. 

REPORT  NO.  3. 

Your  committee,  to  whom  were  referred  tlie  Ji)urnal,  Ser- 
mon and  Sketches  of  Bro.  Bickle,  beg  leave  lo  report  :. 


28  MINISTERIUM. 

That  they  have  carefully  examiDed  said  papers,  and  from 
them,  obtained  evidence  that  Bro.  Bickle  has  faithfully  im- 
proved the  frequent  opportunities  given  him,  to  preach  a  cru- 
cified Saviour.  His  sermon  and  sketches,  in  particular,  give 
evidence,  that  he  is  a  workman,  that  needeth  not  to  be  asham- 
ed. Your  committee,  therefore,  recommend  that  his  license  be 
renewed. 

Eespectfully  submitted, 

JoHx  H.  Mexgert, 
L.  C.  Gkoseclose. 
4.  Resolved ^  That  the  license  of  Eev.  L.  A.  Bickle  be  renewed  for  one  year. 
The  Ministerium  adjourned  to  meet  on  Monday  morning, 
7i  A.  M.     Fraver  bv  Bro.  ]Menf]:err. 


THIED  SESSIOIS^. 
Monday  Maiming^  Ti  A.  J/.,  May  1th. 

Ministerium  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  V^ . 
Gerhard  t. 

Minutes  of  the  previous  session  read  and  confirmed. 

The  Bev.  J.  B.  Sikes  was  again  admitted  to  a  colloquium. 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  confer  with  Rev.  J.  R.  Sikes 
for  further  information  during  tlie  recess  of  the  Ministerium. 
Dr.  Brown,  Revs.  Mengert  and  Artz,  were  appointed  on  said 
committee. 

Adjourned  subject  to  the  call  of  the  Fresident. 

Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  S.  Ileilig. 

FOURTH  SESSION. 

Afternoon,  5  P.  M. 

Ministerium  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Scheck.  Min- 
utes of  former  session  read  and  adopted. 

Tiie  committee  appointed  to  confer  with  Rev.  J.  R.  Sikes, 
made  a  veibal  statement,  whereupon  the  following  was  offered. 

5.  Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  J.  R.  Sikes  be  admitted  to. an  examination. 

G.  Resolved,  That  the  examination  be  sustained. 

7.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  James  R.  Sikes  receive  a  license  tor  one  year,  to 
preach  the  Gospel  and  administer  the  ordinances  of  the  Church. 

On  motion,  the  Ministerium  adjourned  with  prayer  by  the 
President. 

DAXH:L  I.  DREHER, 

Secretary  of  MlnUhrrlurn. 


APPENDIX. 
PROCEEDINGS 

OF  THE 

MISSIONARY  SOCIETY 

OF  THE 

Clianplical  f  wttau  ^gufli  at  |l'i)rt|  Carding, 


After  a  sermon  preached  by  Rev.  D.  II.  Bittle,  on  Mis- 
sions, the  Society  was  called  to  order  by  the  Chairman,  Kev. 
D,  I.  Dkeher.  The  names  of  annual  members  beinir  enroU- 
ed,  on  motion,  the  officers  of  last  year,  were  continued  this 
year,  viz : 

Rev.  DANIEL  I.  DREIIER,  President, 
»'     G.  D.  BERXHEIM,  Vice  President, 
''     L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  Secretary, 
"     JOSEPH  A.  LINN,  Corresponding  Sec'y, 
"     SAMUEL  ROTIIROCK,  Treasurer. 

The  Chairman  and  Secretary  i-ead  their  official  reports  of 
last  year.  On  motion,  the  Secretary  was  requested  to  enter 
an  abstract  of  them  on  the  printed  minutes. 

Rev's  A.  Philltppi  and  William  A.  Julian,  were  appoint- 
fid  a  committee  to  receive  congregational  contributions,  count 
and  pay  them  over  to  the  Treasurer. 

On  motion,  it  was  ordered  that  the  Executive  Committee 


30  APj^ENDi^. 

pay  Eev.  S.  Scherer  for  three  months  extra  missioiiary  laboi^ 
whatever  thej^  may  deem  equitable. 

Tlie  Treasurer   read   his  report,  \vhich   was  received   and 
adopted : 

EEPORT  XO.  1. 

Samuel  Rothrock,  Treasurer  of  Sjnodical  Missionary  So- 
ciety, in  account  with  said  Society : 

1859.  DR 

May  2 — To  amount  in  hands  of  Treasurer  as  per  his  report  to  last 
Annual  Meeting. 
"  To  amount  contributed  by  Members  and  Churches  at  last 

Annual  Meeting, 
••  11 — To  cash  from  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheira,  Life  Member, 
"Sept.  4— To  cash  fiom  St.  Enoch's  Church,  per  W.  L.  H.  Plaster, 
*'  25 — To  cash  from  Organ  Church  Missionary  Society,  per  J.  L. 
Grieber, 
Oct.  14 — To  partial  payment  on  Rev.  Joseph  A.  Lmn's  note,  viz : 

principul  -^50  75,  interest  2  25 
Nov.20 — To  cash  from  St.  Peter's  Church  Missionary  Society,  per 

David  Earnhardt. 
Dec.  9 — To  Edmond  Barrier's  note,  paid  at  this  date,  viz:  $121  76; 
1860.  interest  for  2  years,  7  months  &  14  days,  19  15, 

Feb.  22 — To  cash  from  St.  John's  Church,  per  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim. 
•'  To  cash  from  J.  A,  Linn, 

''  27— To  cash  from  David  A.  Bost, 
"  27 — To  cash  from  Mrs.  Sophia  L.  Bost, 
Apr.  22 — To  cash  from  St.  Stephen's  Church,  per  Peter  J.  Lentz, 
May   3 — To  cash  from  St.  Matthew's  Cliurch,  per  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn, 

••  To  cash  from  St,  John's  Church,  per  J.  A.  Troutnian,  10  00 

•'  To  Missionary  contribution  from  Bethel  Church,  Stanly 

county,  per  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  2  15 

••  To  interest  on  Centenary  Fund  from  Bethel  Church,  Stan- 

ly county,  per  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony, 
•'     7 — To  public  collection  at  Sandy  Creek  Church, 
'^  To  contributions  by  members  at  this  meeting, 

"  To  congregational  contributions, 

*^  To  D.  M,  Wagner's  note,   bearing  date  Ap.-il  20,  1858, 

Prin.  43  84;  int  to  this  date,  2  y.  17  days;  5  38, 
"  To  balance  on  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn's  note,  prin,  $10G  25;  in- 

terest to  this  date,  six  months  and  24  days,  3  61, 

$1079  93 


> 

$307 

80 

171 

40 

5 

•00 

5 

00 

38  35 

53 

00 

14 

70 

140 

91 

18 

13 

1  00 

25 

26 

21 

00 

20 

55 

1  20 

C  73 

19  25 

Q 

84  09 

O, 

49  22 

1- 

109  85 

APPENblX.  3i 

1859.  CR. 

May   9 — By  cash  paid  Rev.  C.  Lentz,  Missionary  in  Newton,  N.  C,  $50  Oi"! 

"           By  postage  to  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim,  1  3() 
June  4 — By  Missionary  salary  to  Rev.  Jacob  Crim,  as  per  order  of 

Society,  75  00 

"  21 — By  cash  to  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengcrt,  Missionary  in  Wilmington,  100  00 

''            By  casli  to  Rev.  A.  Phillippi,  Missionary  in  Charlotte,  100  0(» 

•July  19 — By  loan  to  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn,  157  00 

Sept  26— By  cash  to  Rev,  J.  11.  Mengert,  Missionary  in  Wilmington,  4.3  oo 

Oct.  14 — By  cash  to  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  Missionary  in  Wilmington,  5.'>  Oo 

1860. 

Jan'y  3 — By  cash  to  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  Missionary  in  W^ilmington,  104  Oi) 

Mar.  27— By     '•                  •'            "              "                        "  100  00 

May     7— By  cash  to  Rev.  A.  Phillippi,  Missionary  in  Charlotte,  100  00 

'            By  cash  and  notes  in  Treasurer's  hands,  196  57 


$1079  it:; 


Notes  on  Beneficiaries,  not  included  in  the  above  report,  $539  73 
Respectfully  submitted, 

SAM'L.  ROTIIROCK,  Treasurer. 
On  motion,  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  was  appointed  to  preach-  the  Annual  Mis- 
sionary Sermon,  and  Rev.  A.  Phillippi  his  alternate,  on   Sunday  evening  <>! 
the  next  Synod  at  Wilmington. 

Your  committee  appointed  to  receive  collections,  present  the  following: 
Rev.  D.  I.  Drelier's  charge,  $50  00 

"     A.  Phillippi's      "  5  00 

''     S.  Scherer's, 
Newton,  $5  00 :    Roseman's  Stand,  $4  70,       .  9  70 

Rev,  J.  S.  Heilig's  charge,  4  50 

Salem  &  Jerusalem  Churches,  St.  Matthew's  &  Marlen's,     14  89 


883  09 
Amount  by  annual  membership,  22  50 

$105  59 
All  of  which  has  been  paid  into  the  Treasurer's  hands. 

A.  PHILLIPPI, 
WILLIAM  A.  JULIAN. 
Society  adjourned  to  meet  in  Wilmington,  on  Monday  of  next  Synod. 

Our  Missions  in  Wilmington,  Charlotte  and  Catawba,  seem  to  be  in  as  pros- 
perous a  condi(ion,  as  under  the  circumstances,  could  be  expected.  The 
brethren  are  diligent  and  laborious,  and  it  is  hoped  in  due  season  they  will 
reap  an  abundant  harvest.  The  Forsyth  and  Davidson  Mission  is  now  supplied 
by  brother  Kimb.vll.  It  now  remains  for  the  Church  to  come  up  to  the  help 
«f  Sv-od  to  sustain  our  missions  until  they  become  self-sustaining  Pastorates. 


32  APPENDIX. 

and  also,  to  enable  us  to  enter  npon  new  territory.  Much  land,  unoccupied, 
is  still  accessible  to  our  Church.  The  cheering  success  of  the  past  should  en- 
courage us  to  project  still  greater  enterprises  in  Church  Extension.  We  hope 
our  lay -brethren  will  come  up  nobly  "to  the  help  of  the  Lord  "  this  year,  bv 
b'gely  increased  contributions  to  our  Missionary  Treasury. 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  Seereiary. 


